Batley and Birstall Community Fund

What the Batley and Birstall Community Fund supports

The Batley and Birstall Community Fund is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (No. 1174927).

Applications for funding are only accepted on the approved application form, and are considered by a board of trustees that meet quarterly.

What will the fund support?

Local groups and organisations with a clear community benefit for the residents of Batley and/or Birstall.

Funds are limited so priority areas are given to groups and organisations who support and facilitate:

• care for the poor, sick and needy

• health related activities

• young people's health and well-being

• care for the elderly

• care for the disabled

• cultural and sporting activities

• volunteering

What will the fund NOT support?

Legally the fund can only support groups and organisations for the benefit for the residents of Batley and/or Birstall.

There are some exclusions:

• national charities unless they can demonstrate that they have autonomy within the area of Batley and Birstall

• political or religious causes

• grants for the benefit of an individual person

• main stream education activities

• medical research

• major capital works

What to include on an application

Please check the guidance document for eligibility details.

• Details of your organisation or group. Groups of all sizes are welcome.

• Details of the project for which you are seeking funding.

• Who the project will help and the expected benefits.

• Please do not ignore section 4 on group financial information.

• Include financial information to support the funding being sought (e.g. budget, quotes).

Submitting your application

Email the completed form (and any supporting documents) to: batleyandbirstall@forrestburlinson.co.uk

Suggested email subject line: Community Fund Application